Foraging at night under artificial light: consequences on reproductive senescence and lifetime reproductive success for a diurnal insect
E. Gomes, J.-F. Lemaitre, V. Rodriguez-Rada, F. Debias, E. Desouhant, I. Amat
This study examines how artificial light at night affects the foraging and reproductive behavior of diurnal parasitoid wasps, finding increased nighttime activity and lifespan under high light intensity.
bioRxiv · Mar 2, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition